Career Opportunities

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Animal Care Technician (part-time)

Do you LOVE animals? Would you LOVE to help maintain the environment of adoptable animals? Are you ready for the challenge?

Galveston County Health District is seeking a new Animal Care Technician!

The right candidate will be responsible for performing duties for the Health District in animal care and maintenance in accordance with the most recent version of the Animal Services Interlocal Agreement.

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent

Experience in animal control or working with animals is helpful, but not required

Skill in handling large and aggressive animals; using various animal care and control equipment including catch poles, leashes, muzzles, traps etc. as well as administering injections to dogs, cats and wild animal is strongly preferred

Previous experience working in an animal shelter preferred

Basic animal handling skills/comfort level

Advanced animal training and handling preferred

Veterinary medicine background preferred

Animal behavior background preferred

Knowledge of proper cleaning and contamination control

Current euthanasia certification preferred (must be certified within 6 months of hire date)

Current certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer preferred

Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.

Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable

Customer Service Oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent Computer Skills MS Office

Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary

Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy

Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements

Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties:

Cleans and maintains the animals and resource center to provide a clean and safe environment for the animals and citizens which includes the feeding, handling and provision of custodial care

The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is the local public health agency for Galveston County, Texas.
GCHD provides services and programs that protect the everyday health and well-being of Galveston County.